CLAYTON - Joseph Thomas Smith, Jr. passed away Dec. 16, 2017 at Kent General Hospital in Dover. Joseph was born in Roxbury, N.J. on Aug. 24, 1949, the son of Joseph and Florence Smith.
Joe was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed playing fantasy football, rooting for the New York Giants and Mets, learning about history and politics. Mr. Smith retired after a distinguished career with Exxon Mobil where he worked as a computer draftsmen and a department head.
He is survived by his son, Tom (Anna); and grandchildren, Alexander, Amelia and Nicholas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; and daughter, Victoria Marie.
Viewing Thursday Dec. 21, 2017, 10 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, DE 19934. Graveside service Thursday 12 p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery, Dover.
In lieu of flowers contributions in Joseph's honor can be made to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963, online via www.delawarehospice.org
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